Ricky Nelson
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Eric Hilliard Nelson (May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985), better known as Ricky Nelson or Rick Nelson, was an American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and actor. He placed fifty-three songs on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1957 and 1973, including nineteen top-ten hits, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 21, 1987. Nelson began his entertainment career in 1949 playing himself in the radio sitcom series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, and, in 1952, appeared in his first feature film, Here Come the Nelsons. In 1957, he recorded his first single, debuted as a singer on the television version of the sitcom, and recorded a number one album, Ricky. In 1958, Nelson recorded his first number one single, "Poor Little Fool", and, in 1959, received a Golden Globe Most Promising Male Newcomer nomination after starring in the western film, Rio Bravo. A few films followed, and, when the television series was cancelled in 1966, Nelson made occasional appearances as a guest star on various television programs. Nelson and Sharon Kristin Harmon were married on April 20, 1963, and divorced in December 1982. They had four children: Tracy Kristine, twin sons Gunnar Eric and Matthew Gray, and Sam Hilliard. On February 14, 1981, a son was born to Nelson and Georgeann Crewe. A blood test in 1985 confirmed Nelson was the child's father. Nelson was engaged to Helen Blair at the time of his death in an airplane crash on December 31, 1985. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ricky Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Birthday: May 08, 1940
Deathday: December 31, 1985
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Rio Bravo
1959-03-18
Rio Bravo
Overview: A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-03-18
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The Movie Orgy
1968-01-01
The Movie Orgy
Overview: Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloopers, satirical short films and promotional and government films of the 1950s and 1960s are intercut together to tell a single story of various creatures and societal ills attacking American cities.
Genres: Comedy Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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The Wackiest Ship in the Army
1960-12-29
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Overview: Lieutenant Rip Crandall is hoodwinked into taking command of the "Wackiest Ship in the Navy" – a real garbage scow with a crew of misfits who don't know a jib from a jigger. What none of them knows, including Crandall, is that this ship has a very important top-secret mission to complete in waters patrolled by the Japanese fleet. Their mission will save hundreds of allied lives – if only they can get there in one piece.
Genres: Comedy War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-12-29
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The Over the Hill Gang
1969-07-06
The Over the Hill Gang
Overview: A retired Texas Ranger and three aged pals help to clean up a town run by a crooked mayor, a drunken judge and a trigger-happy sheriff.
Genres: Western Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-07-06
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Ricky Nelson Sings
2005-12-01
Ricky Nelson Sings
Overview: Chronicling Ricky's evolution from teen sensation to rock star, this documentary includes twenty of his timeless musical performances spanning eight years on the "Ozzie and Harriet" show, plus all-new interviews with his children Tracy, Matthew, Gunnar and Sam, his original guitarist James Burton, and musician Kris Kristofferson.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-01
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Ricky Nelson & Fats Domino - Rockin' With Rick and Fats
Ricky Nelson & Fats Domino - Rockin' With Rick and Fats
Overview: Rick Nelson & Fats Domino perform in a legendary concert on August 22, 1985, recorded live at the Universal Ampitheatre in Los Angeles. The first act was Rick together with his old pals the Jordinares performing some of Rick's top hits. In the second half, Fats went to work on his great classics. The finale saw both men perform an amazing duet of I'm Walkin' which had been a big hit for both of them. Recorded just 4 months before Rick Nelson's tragic death.
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Original Language: en
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The Wrecking Crew
2008-03-11
The Wrecking Crew
Overview: A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-03-11
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The Resurrection of Broncho Billy
1970-06-11
The Resurrection of Broncho Billy
Overview: The story of a young man, a self-styled cowboy; His dreams of the Old West and its film heroes frequently crushed by the rhythms of modern, urban life.
Genres: Western Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-06-11
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Fol-de-Rol
1972-02-27
Fol-de-Rol
Overview: A filmed version of Sid and Marty Krofft's 1968 live puppet show, set at a medieval fair. The special was a pilot for a weekly series.
Genres: Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-02-27
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The Story of Three Loves
1953-03-26
The Story of Three Loves
Overview: Passengers on an ocean liner recall their greatest loves.
Genres: Drama Romance Fantasy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-03-26
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The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
1973-01-01
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Overview: A documentary filmography of Howard Hawks, including lengthy footage of Hawks himself discussing his films and many clips from his best-known pictures.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Here Come the Nelsons
1952-02-23
Here Come the Nelsons
Overview: The homespun Nelson family must deal with various comical situations, including an encounter with gangsters.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-02-23
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Love and Kisses
1965-08-05
Love and Kisses
Overview: Two teenagers elope and take up residence at the groom's home with his parents and sister, but the newlyweds quickly discover married life is much different from high-school.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-08-05
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The Shootist
1976-07-21
The Shootist
Overview: Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow and her son. However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-07-21
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Men Who Rate a 10
1980-10-07
Men Who Rate a 10
Overview: Variety special hosted by Barbara Eden, Gloria Swanson, and Brooke Shields that celebrates the men whose sex appeal transcends age and the ages.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-10-07
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On The Flip Side
1966-12-07
On The Flip Side
Overview: "On the Flip Side" is an episode of ABC Stage 67 starring James Coco, Tyrone Cooper, and James Dybas. A spirit and her musical combo are assigned to help a washed-up singer make a comeback. The original score for this program was composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, with musical direction by Peter Matz.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-12-07
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High School U.S.A.
1984-05-26
High School U.S.A.
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Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-05-26
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Sonic Boom
1974-01-01
Sonic Boom
Overview: Comedy short about a supersonic jet that lands in a small town and creates hysteria about an impending sonic boom that never happens.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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La Classe américaine
1993-12-31
La Classe américaine
Overview: George Abitbol, the classiest man in the world, dies tragically during a cruise. The director of an American newspaper, wondering about the meaning of these intriguing final words, asks his three best investigators, Dave, Peter and Steven, to solve the mystery. (Sixteen French actors dub scenes from various Warner Bros. films to create a parody of Citizen Kane, 1941.)
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1993-12-31
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Disneyland '59
1959-06-15
Disneyland '59
Overview: Walt Disney and Art Linkletter co-host a live celebration of Disneyland's 1959 expansion that consisted of the debuts of Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail, and the Submarine Voyage, a project so massive that it was called "The Second Opening of Disneyland". Highlights include a mammoth, star-studded parade and the official launching of the Disneyland submarines by U.S. Navy officers. Among the guests are then-Vice-President Richard Nixon and family, Clint Eastwood, and Meredith Willson, who leads the Disneyland band in his own "76 Trombones." Sponsored by Kodak, the commercial spokespersons include Ozzie and Harriet Nelson.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-06-15
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Three on a Date
1978-02-17
Three on a Date
Overview: The adventures and mishaps of four couples, winners on a TV game show, along with their young chaperone, on a Hawaiian holiday.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-02-17
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Kenny Rogers and Friends
2010-01-08
Kenny Rogers and Friends
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2010-01-08
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